How does the Flodesk affiliate program work?

The Flodesk affiliate program lets you earn money by sharing Flodesk with people you know. When someone signs up using your affiliate link, they get 25% off their first year of Flodesk, and you earn $15 once they become a paying member.

There's nothing to apply for, although you do have some eligibility requirements that must be met before you can start earning. If you have a Flodesk account, your affiliate link is already waiting for you.

Important: Flodesk pays via PayPal, so make sure your PayPal email is added to your referral dashboard under My Account > Share Flodesk.

1. Log in to your Flodesk account

2. Click your avatar in the top-right corner

3. Select Share Flodesk

4. Copy your affiliate link

Important: By sharing your affiliate link, you agree to the Flodesk Affiliate Terms.

Your default affiliate link is a string of random letters and numbers, which can be tricky to remember or share with confidence. You can swap the end of it for something easier to recognize, like your name or business name.

Make this change before you start sharing your link. Updating it afterward will break the version you've already shared. 

1. Go to Share Flodesk from your account menu

2. Click the pencil icon next to your affiliate link

3. Update the last section of the link to something easy to remember

4. Save your changes

To see your earnings and upcoming payouts:

1. Go to My Account > Share Flodesk

2. Scroll down to your referral dashboard

Your dashboard shows:

Newly earned commissions are paid out automatically 30 days after you earn them, and payouts run on a rolling basis.

Payouts go through PayPal, so connect your PayPal email under My Account > Share Flodesk. You can only earn commissions once we have this information because it is how we track details, as necessary, for tax purposes. 

How do I join the Flodesk affiliate program?
There's nothing to apply for. If you have a Flodesk account, you already have access to your affiliate link. Log in, click your avatar in the top-right corner, and select Share Flodesk to find it.

How much do I earn as a Flodesk affiliate?
You earn $15 for each person who becomes a paying Flodesk member using your affiliate link. Your link also gives them 25% off their first year.

Where do I find my Flodesk affiliate link?
Log in to Flodesk, click your avatar in the top-right corner, and select Share Flodesk. Your affiliate link will be there, ready to copy and share.

Can I customize my Flodesk affiliate link?
Yes. Go to Share Flodesk from your account menu, click the pencil icon next to your affiliate link, and update the last section to something easier to remember, like your name or business name. Save your changes before you start sharing. Changing the link after you've already shared it will break the old version.

How do I get paid for referrals?
Once you meet all eligibility requirements, commissions are paid out automatically 30 days after you earn them. Flodesk pays via PayPal only, so make sure your PayPal email is connected in your referral dashboard under My Account > Share Flodesk.

Why hasn’t my commission been earned yet?
A few reasons this can happen:

• Your referral hasn’t converted to a paid transaction yet.

• You haven’t met your eligibility requirements, including adding your PayPal email in your Flodesk account. The PayPal email must be connected to an active PayPal account.

Why hasn’t my commission been paid yet?
A few reasons this can happen:

• Your commission is still within its 30 day payout window

• The payment failed and is being retried

• Your PayPal email is no longer linked to an active PayPal account

• The payout was sent, but your PayPal account couldn't accept the payment. Check your PayPal settings. 

How are affiliate commissions earned?
When eligibility requirements are met within 180 days of the first qualifying referral, Flodesk affiliates earn a commission when someone they refer starts a paid subscription within a year of the referral. As a reminder, as part of the eligibility requirements, you must add an active PayPal email to your Flodesk account.

What counts as a qualifying referral?
Someone you refer who signs up for a paid Flodesk subscription within a year of that referral. In the Affiliate Terms, this is called a Paid Service Transaction. You’ll find the full details, including exclusions in Section 5.2 of the Affiliate Terms.

How long do you have to become eligible? 
From your first qualifying referral, you have 180 days to meet all the eligibility requirements including adding your PayPal email to your Flodesk account. Once you've met them, you start earning commissions. The full eligibility requirements are in Section 2 of Affiliate Terms. 

How do I see how much I've earned from the affiliate program?
Go to My Account > Share Flodesk and scroll down to your referral dashboard. It shows your total earnings (potential if you haven’t completed your eligibility requirements) and any upcoming payouts.

What does "upcoming payouts" mean on my referral dashboard?
Commissions you've earned but haven't been paid yet. Each pays out 30 days after it's earned.

Does Flodesk offer affiliate payouts through any method other than PayPal?
No. PayPal is the only payout method we offer. It keeps your payment details secure and helps us report affiliate payouts accurately.

What are the terms for the Flodesk affiliate program?
By sharing your affiliate link, you agree to the Flodesk Affiliate Terms. You can find a link to those terms in the Share Flodesk section of your account.

Will I get a tax form for my affiliate earnings?
You might, depending on where you live and how much you’ve earned. Because your payouts are sent through PayPal, any tax form for those earnings comes from PayPal and is sent to you directly, so please check your PayPal account for current details.